(19)
(11) EP 1 425 447 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
09.06.2004 Bulletin 2004/24

(21) Application number: 02758021.6

(22) Date of filing: 12.09.2002
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7D01F 9/08, C04B 35/622, C04B 35/486
(86) International application number:
PCT/CA2002/001380
(87) International publication number:
WO 2003/023096 (20.03.2003 Gazette 2003/12)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 13.09.2001 US 318614 P

(71) Applicants:
  • Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.
    North York (Toronto),Ontario M3B 3L1 (CA)
  • AMR International N.V.
    Bridgetown (BB)

(72) Inventor:
  • WOODHEAD, James, L.
    Banbury,Oxon OX17 2NL (GB)

(74) Representative: Orr, William McLean 
URQUHART-DYKES & LORDTower North CentralMerrion Way
LeedsLS2 8PA
LeedsLS2 8PA (GB)

   


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